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Indian Oaks’ Mike Mason chips onto the green July 23 during last year’s Men’s Lincoln Highway golf tournament at Shady Oaks Country Club in Amboy. C.J. Wade is a longtime local golf coach, currently with Sauk Valley Community College, and he’s also the new golf course manager at Shady Oaks Country Club. Peter Balser/Pbalser@saukvalley.com
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f C.J. Wade has his way, he’ll be a leading man of two thriving golf entities in the area. After being out of the coaching business for a bit, Wade is completing his first season guiding the Sauk Valley Community College program. A 2003 Sauk grad, Wade took over the team in early August, in time for the fall portion of the schedule. The spring season was to have started April 10 in Galesburg, but that meet was pushed back to May 1 due to cold weather. Wade was a successful coach at the high school level for 10 years. He was at Newman, his alma mater, from 2005-08, then took over at Sterling from 2009-14. When the Sauk job became available last summer, Wade accepted the challenge of leading a program he once played for. “Going to Sauk for 2 years gave me a lot of respect for the college game,” Wade said. “I know a lot of people that went to Sauk want to see the program do well, and I just hope to make everybody proud. It’s nice to see some of the kids from the local communities come to Sauk and play golf.” With a limited budget, Wade has Sauk Valley Media
to be creative when it comes to lining up players. He noted he checks newspapers for scores to see who is playing well; monitors results of off-season tournaments; and checks with high school athletic directors to see who might be available to play and who has already committed. After that, he makes his pitch. “You can’t step on anybody’s toes at the collegiate level,” Wade said. This spring, Wade is down to just a few players, and will not field a full team. That will change in the fall, however, and he hopes to have between seven and 10 golfers. The goal is to fare well in the Arrowhead Conference – and beyond. “We’re trying to do what’s best for the kids,” Wade said. “They’re playing collegiately, and we want them to improve and hopefully move on to a bigger school and play more golf.” Coaching golf, however, is more of a side gig. Wade’s day job is that of golf course manager, and he just started a job at Shady Oaks Country Club near Amboy. Wade was at Emerald Hill in Sterling from 2006-14; Manteno Golf Club in 2015; and Timber Creek in Dixon from 2015-17. He was hired at Shady Oaks in January. WADE continued on 134 9
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months and no buyer who is willing to keep it a golf course has stepped forward. It is in that business climate Wade takes over at Shady Oaks. “First and foremost, we’ve got to have golfers,” Wade said. “That’s your No. 1 key, whether you do that through little kids’ lessons, junior lessons, outings – you’ve got to find different things. You’ve got to find avenues to bring cash flow into the golf courses. “At Timber Creek, we tried a bunch of different things, whether it was beer tastings, bands, or food and beverage. Sometimes that stuff doesn’t work out, but if you’re not trying something new, you’re falling behind the times. It’s a matter of golf courses in the area finding other ways to make money rather than strictly relying on golf.”
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Discover Lake Carroll We would like to invite everyone to come out and enjoy the Lake Carroll Golf Course and Restaurant. Lake Carroll is a public golf course, contrary to some beliefs, and restaurant located just north of Lanark in scenic Carroll County. The newly renovated 18-hole golf course is spread out over 220 acres, allowing for calming seclusion throughout your round. With newly renovated tees and bunkers, along with some other major changes, Lake Carroll golf course will prove to have some of the best playing conditions in Northwest Illinois. The relatively short yardage is quite deceptive, with the numerous doglegs, tree-lined fairways, strategically placed bunkers and well-manicured, undulating greens making the Lake Carroll golf course play longer than the listed 6,520 yards. The four different tees allow all golfers an enjoyable experience on the course. Regardless of skill, Lake Carroll offers 18 holes of perfectly mixed scenery, serenity, challenge and personal attention to make every play day an experience to be remembered. At Lake Carroll, our mission is to offer great customer service, every time. That is why our pro shop staff has a PGA golf professional on site throughout the day. From offering expert advice on pro shop merchandise to lessons, we can help you with all of your golfing needs. Lake Carroll also has the largest, well-stocked pro shop in Northwest Illinois. We have it stocked with major brands of golf goods and boast the largest selection of in-stock shoes, from FootJoy, Nike, Puma and Adidas. We also offer demo clubs – in brands such as TaylorMade, PING, Mizuno, Cobra, Nike, Cleveland and Callaway – for golfers to test on the range or the course. The PGA golf professional staff also are experts in club fitting, allowing golfers to get the equipment to match their unique swing. No two swings are the same; why should clubs be any different? Improving one’s enjoyment of golf is
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the Lake Carroll professional staff’s duty, which is why it offers instruction for adults, groups, juniors and clinics tailored to make people into whatever kind of golfer they aspire to be. We offer a no-pressure setting, and the only expectation is to enhance the student’s enjoyment of golf. Lake Carroll has the pleasure of hosting many corporate and group outings throughout the year. It is the only course in the area able to offer a full-service restaurant and bar, and be able to accommodate any size outing, large or small. Many outings have taken advantage of the large outdoor patio and grills for their dining and entertainment needs. The Lake Carroll restaurant will offer the best full-service outing in the area, by assisting with food, drink, prizes, awards, scoreboards, formats and pre-set cart assignments for your convenience. One of the luxuries available at Lake Carroll is the full-service restaurant and bar, open to the public and featuring many different lunch and dinner menu items as well as a daily soup-and-salad bar. There are daily and nightly specials as well. Stop in before a round or call the clubhouse to make reservations. Lake Carroll offers all the services you will need for a great experience, and the staff looks forward to serving everyone. – This article was submitted by Head Golf Professional Jason Hill, Lake Carroll Golf Course.
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A snapshot of the courses in and around the region. Holes
Par
MC
P
SP
PS
DR
PG
Beaver Creek Golf Course 19619 LeRoy Center Road, Capron 815-569-2427, beavercreekgolfil.com
9
35
Newburg Village Golf Club 253 Clubhouse Drive, Cherry Valley 815-332-9002, newburgvillage.net
9
36
Swanhills Golf Course 2600 Gustafson Road, Belvidere 815-547-3232, swanhillsgolfcourse.com
18
71
Timber Pointe Golf Club 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove 815-544-1935, golfthepointe.com
18
72
9
34
Boone County
Bureau County Green River Country Club 15212 state Route 92, Walnut 815-379-2227
MC=Multiple courses n P=Private n SP=Semi-private n PS=Pro shop n DR=Driving range n PG=Putting green
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Par
Chapel Hill Golf Course 12927 state Route 26, Princeton 815-879-6531, chapelhillprinceton.com
18
72
Hidden Lake Golf Club 12985 645 East St., Sheffield 815-454-2660
18
70
Indian Hills Golf Club 9468 1725 East St., Tiskilwa 815-646-4856
9
35
Mendota Golf Club 35666 U.S. Route 34 W., Mendota 815-538-7241, mendotagolfclub.com
18
70
Spring Creek Golf Course 286 Spring Creek Drive, Spring Valley 815-894-2137 springcreek-golfcourse.com
18
72
9
35
18
72
Palisades Golf Course 18280 state Route 84, Savanna 815-273-2141 palisadesgolfcourse.com
9
33
Sandburr Run 5020 state Route 84, Thomson 815-902-6063 thesandburr.com
9
36
9
32
18
72
9
37
18
70
Bureau County
MC
P
SP
PS
DR
PG
(cont’d)
Wyaton Hills Golf Course 17879 1500 North Ave., Princeton 815-872-2641
Carroll County Lake Carroll Golf Course 2911 Ironwood Blvd., Lanark 815-493-2808, golflakecarroll.com
DeKalb County Buena Vista Golf Course 131 Buena Vista Drive, DeKalb, 815-758-4812, golfdekalb.com Edgebrook Golf Club 2100 Suydam Road, Sandwich 815-786-3058, edgebrookgolf.com Indian Oaks Country Club 603 Preserve Road, Shabbona 815-824-2282, indianoaks.net Kishwaukee Country Club 1901 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 815-758-6848, kishwaukeecc.org
MC=Multiple courses n P=Private n SP=Semi-private n PS=Pro shop n DR=Driving range n PG=Putting green
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Par
9
34
River Heights Golf Course 1020 Sharon Drive, DeKalb, 815-758-1550 riverheightsgc.com
18
72
Sycamore Golf Club 940 E. State St., Sycamore 815-895-3884, sycamoreparkgolf.com
18
71
18
71
Country View Golf Course 8284 N. 2300 Ave., Geneseo 309-441-5272 countryviewgolfcourse.net
9
35
Geneseo Country Club 22393 Grange Road, Geneseo 309-944-3666 geneseocountryclub.com
9
35
Hillcrest Resort 16260 E. 350th St., Orion 309-755-6550, hillcresteventcenter.com
9
30
Kewanee Dunes Golf Club 3536 Midland Road, Kewanee, 309-852-4508, kewaneedunes.com/golf
18
72
Maple Bluff Golf Club 19283 E. 1600 St., Geneseo 309-944-5418
18
72
Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course 14A200 E. Apple Canyon Road, Apple River 815-492-2477, applecanyonlake.org
9
36
Black Hawk Run Golf Course 3501 S. Golf Road, Stockton 815-947-3011, blackhawkrungolfcourse.com
1 w/ 9 1 w/18
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Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa 444 E. Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena 815-777-5000, 800-892-2269 eagleridge.com
3 w/18 1 w/ 9
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18
71
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MC
P
SP
PS
DR
PG
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Prairie Pines Golf Course 6236 state Route 38, DeKalb 815-758-5249, prairiepinesgolf.com
Henry County Baker Park Golf Course 1095 Cambridge Road, Kewanee 309-852-2872, kewaneeparkdistrict.org/golf
JoDaviess County
Galena Golf Club 11557 U.S. Highway 20 W., Galena 815-777-3599, galenagolf.webs.com
MC=Multiple courses n P=Private n SP=Semi-private n PS=Pro shop n DR=Driving range n PG=Putting green
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EMERALD HILL GOLF COURSE E
merald Hill Golf Course is a beautiful 18-hole course. The course is a pleasure for golfers of any skill level to play. The course will test your accuracy with its fairways, water hazards and sand traps; all the while providing a relaxing atmosphere that you will want to come back to play time after time. The Pro Shop is open daily from first tee shot to two hours after sunset. Mulligan’s Bar & Grill is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our open air pavilion is perfect for hosting receptions, outings and private parties. Our goal at Emerald Hill Golf Course is to provide you with a quality experience and exceptional customer service.
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A FACILITY OF THE STERLING PARK DISTRICT
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SUMMER WEEKEND
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$17
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$400
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$1,500
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JoDaviess County
Par
MC
• 18 par 71 • 2 w/ 9 holes par 35, or 70 when combined into 18 holes • Family Course Par 27
P
SP
PS
DR
PG
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Lacoma Golf Club 8080 Timmerman Drive, East Dubuque 815-747-3874 lacomagolf.com Storybrook Country Club 2124 W. Storybrook Road, Hanover 815-591-2210, storybrook.com
18
72
Woodbine Bend Golf Course 3500 E. Center Road, Stockton 815-858-3939, woodbinebend.com
18
72
LaSalle County
Anderson Fields Golf Course 1901 N. Bloomington St., Streator 815-672-3702
• 9 holes • 35 par men • 37 par women
Earlville Country Club 400 Oak St., Earlville, 815-246-9329
9
32
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Par
Pine Hills Golf Club 1665 N. 2501st Road, Ottawa 815-434-3985 ottawapinehillsgolfclub.com
9
35
Prairie Lakes Country Club & Inn 2550 N. 32nd Road, Marseilles 815-795-5107, prairielakesgc.com
9
37
18
72
9
36
18
71
Lost Nation Golf Club 6931 S. Lost Nation Road, Dixon 815-652-4212, lostnationgolf.com
18
71
Miller Golf Complex 1010 Washington Ave., Dixon 815-284-3306, dixonparkdistrict.com/golf-driving-range
N/A
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Shady Oaks Country Club 577 U.S. Highway 52, Sublette 815-849-5424, shadyoakscc.com
18
71
Timber Creek Golf Course 729 Timber Creek Road, Dixon 815-288-5110, timbercreekdixon.com (Editor’s note: Currently closed as owner looks for new buyer.)
18
71
Fyre Lake Golf Club 1057 Fairway Lane, Sherrard 309-644-4575, fyrelakegolf.com
18
70
Hawthorn Ridge Golf Club 621 state Route 94, Aledo 309-582-5641
18
72
9
33
LaSalle County
MC
P
SP
PS
DR
PG
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Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Course Inc. 658 E. U.S. Highway 6, LaSalle 815-223-7273, senicasoakridge.net Dayton Ridge Golf Club 3076 E. 18th Road, Ottawa 815-434-0145 Senica’s Deer Park Golf Club 100 Deer Park Lane, Oglesby 815-667-4230
Lee County
Mercer County
Oak View Country Club 1607 SW. Third Ave., Aledo 309-582-7916 oakviewcountryclub.com
MC=Multiple courses n P=Private n SP=Semi-private n PS=Pro shop n DR=Driving range n PG=Putting green
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18 scenic holes along the Kishwaukee River! Two great courses foR golfers of all skill levels!
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Par
MC
P
SP
PS
DR
PG
Fairways Golf Course 533 S. Seventh St., Rochelle 815-562-6666 fairwaysgolfcourse.com
18
66
Prairie View Golf Club 6734 German Church Road, Byron 815-234-4653 prairieviewgolf.com
18
72
Silver Ridge Golf Course 3069 N. Hill Road, Oregon 815-734-4440 silverridgegolf.com
18
72
Sunset Golf Course 216 Sunset Hill, Mount Morris 815-734-4839 sunsetgolfmm.com
9
36
18
71
Ogle County
Rock Island County Arsenal Island Golf Course 1838 Gillespie St., Rock Island 309-793-1601 arsenalislandgolf.com
MC=Multiple courses n P=Private n SP=Semi-private n PS=Pro shop n DR=Driving range n PG=Putting green
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YOUR GUIDE TO AREA GOLF COURSES Holes
Par
Byron Hills Golf Course 23316 94th Ave. N., Port Byron 309-523-2664, 800-523-9306 byronhills.com
18
71
Golfmohr Golf Club 16724 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-2434, golfmohr.com
18
72
Highland Springs Golf Course 9500 35th St. W., Rock Island 309-732-7277, rigov.org
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Saukie Golf Course 3101 38th St., Rock Island 309-732-2278, rigov.org
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Indian Bluff Golf Course 6200 78th Ave., Milan 309-799-3868, indianbluffgolfcourse.com
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Oakwood Country Club 1067 U.S. Highway 6, Coal Valley 309-799-3153, oakwoodgolf.org
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Pinnacle Country Club 11928 Knoxville Road, Milan 309-787-5446, pinnaclecountryclub.com
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Short Hills Country Club 2500 11th Street, East Moline, 309-755-1044, 309-755-0618 shorthillscc.com
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TPC Deere Run 3100 Heather Knoll, Silvis 309-796-6000, tpc.com/deererun
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The Freeport Club 1614 S. Park Blvd., Freeport, 815-232-1165, freeportclub.com
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Park Hills Golf Course 3240 W. Stephenson St., Freeport 815-235-3611, parkhillsgolfcourse.com
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Lake Calhoun Country Club 2628 Golf Road, LaFayette 309-995-3343, lakecalhouncountryclub.com
Stephenson County Brush Creek Golf Course 1707 W. St. James Road, Orangeville 815-789-4042, brushcreekgolf.com
Stagecoach Golf Club 621 W. Lena St., Lena 815-369-2222
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YOUR GUIDE TO AREA GOLF COURSES Holes
Par
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P
SP
PS
DR
PG
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Deer Valley Golf Club 3298 Hoover Road, Deer Grove 815-438-4653, ext. 15 dvforegolf.com
18
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Emerald Hill Golf Course 16802 Prairieville Road, Sterling 815-622-6204, emeraldhillgolf.com
18
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Fulton Country Club 20727 Cattail Road, Fulton 815-589-2440, fultonccgolf.com
9
36
Lake Erie Country Club 900 Lakeside Drive, Erie 309-659-2250, lakeeriecountryclub.com
9
36
Prophet Hills Country Club 4319 Bishop Road, Prophetstown 815-537-5226, prophethills.com
9
35
18
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Aldeen Golf Club 1902 Reid Farm Road, Rockford 815-282-4653, aldeengolfclub.com
18
72
Atwood Homestead Golf Course 8990 Old River Road, Rockford 815-623-2411, playthepreserves.com
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Elliot Golf Course 888 S. Lyford Road, Rockford 815-332-5130, golfrockford.org
18
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Forest Hills Country Club 5135 Forest Hills Road, Rockford 815-877-5733, fhcc1921.com
18
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Ingersoll Golf Course 101 Daisyfield Road, Rockford 815-987-8834, golfrockford.org
18
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18
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Stephenson County (cont’d) Wolf Hollow Golf Club 6546 N. Shippee Road, Lena 815-369-5513, wolfhollowgolf.net
Whiteside County
Rock River Golf and Pool 3901 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls 815-625-2322, rrgap.com
Winnebago County
Ledges Golf Course 7111 McCurry Road, Roscoe 815-389-0979 playthepreserves.com
MC=Multiple courses n P=Private n SP=Semi-private n PS=Pro shop n DR=Driving range n PG=Putting green
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YOUR GUIDE TO AREA GOLF COURSES Holes
Par
Macktown Golf Course 2221 Freeport Road, Rockton 815-624-7410, playthepreserves.com
18
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The Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club 5151 Guilford Road, Rockford 815-399-0711, 815-399-0682 (Pro-Shop) mntscc.org/golf.aspx
18
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Red Barn Golf Course 12379 Wagon Wheel Road, Rockton 815-624-8037, 815-399-0682 (Pro-Shop) redbarngolfcourse.com
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Rockford Country Club 2500 Oxford St., Rockford 815-968-9881, rockfordcc.com
18
71
Sandy Hollow Golf Course 2670 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford 815-987-8836, golfrockford.org
18
71
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Crow Valley Golf Club 4315 E. 60th St., Davenport 563-359-1676, crowvalleygolfclub.com
18
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Davenport Country Club 25500 Valley Drive, Pleasant Valley 563-332-4050, davenportcc.com
18
71
Duck Creek Golf Course 3000 E. Locust St., Davenport 563-326-7824, golfdavenport.com
18
70
Emeis Golf Course 4500 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport 563-326-7825, golfdavenport.com
18
72
Glynns Creek Golf Course 19251 290th St., Long Grove 563-328-3284, glynnscreek.com
18
72
Winnebago County
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P
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PS
DR
PG
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Sinnissippi Park Golf Course 1401 N. Second Street, Rockford 815-987-8838, golfrockford.org Westlake Village Golf Course 3820 Westlake Village Drive, Winnebago 815-335-7177, golfwestlake.com
IOWA
Clinton County Valley Oaks 3330 Harts Mill Road, Clinton 563-242-7032
Scott County
MC=Multiple courses n P=Private n SP=Semi-private n PS=Pro shop n DR=Driving range n PG=Putting green
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SP
PS
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Scott County (cont’d)
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Hidden Hills Golf Course 4335 Indiana Ave., Bettendorf 563-332-5616, hiddenhills-golf.com
Plus 4 bonus holes
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Olathea Golf Course 23200 Great River Road, Le Claire 563-289-4653, golfolathea.com
9
36
Palmer Hills Golf Course 2999 Middle Road, Bettendorf 563-332-8296, palmerhillsgolf.com
18
72
Red Hawk Golf and Learning Center 6364 Northwest Blvd., Davenport 563-386-0348, golfdavenport.com
9
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Rustic Ridge Golf Course 1151 E. Iowa St., Eldridge 563-285-8119, golfrusticridge.com
9
36
Sunrise Golf Course 3947 Moencks Road, Bettendorf 563-332-6386
9
35
MC=Multiple courses n P=Private n SP=Semi-private n PS=Pro shop n DR=Driving range n PG=Putting green
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Scenic and challenging 18 hole golf course. Water comes into play in 14 holes. Lots of wildlife abounds, ducks & geese. Driving range. Full Service snack bar.
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• 2018
Getting past golfer’s elbow Tribune News Service
Dear Mayo Clinic, Earlier this spring, I developed pain in my wrist and on the inside of my elbow after a long weekend of golf. I iced the area for a few days, but the pain is still there when I move a certain way or try to lift anything heavy. Is it possible that I tore something in my elbow while golfing? At what point should I see a doctor? A: The condition you’re describing sounds like golfer’s elbow. It’s a common injury typically associated with overuse, and isn’t limited to golfers. Self-care measures often are enough to take care of the problem. But, because you still have symptoms after icing it for several days, it would be a good idea to see your health care provider for an evaluation. He or she can then determine whether you need additional treatment. The medical term for golfer’s elbow is medial epicondylitis. It happens when muscles and tendons that control flexing of your wrist and fingers are damaged, often by too much stress or repeated stress due to forceful wrist and finger motions. Golfers might develop this condition when they repeatedly hit the ball incorrectly or use improper swing techniques. In many cases, golfer’s elbow requires only self-care at home. Rest from golf and other repetitive wrist and hand activities. Ice the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes
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at a time, three to four times a day, for several days. Take an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium. When those measures aren’t enough to relieve the pain, then it’s time to see your health care provider. He or she might recommend that you wear a type of brace called a counter-force brace on the painful arm. That can reduce strain on your muscles and tendons. Your provider also might refer you to a physical or occupational therapy program that can teach you techniques to help ease your symptoms, as well as stretching and strengthening exercises. In the majority of cases, no further evaluation or treatment is needed beyond that point. If pain is persistent, though, imaging tests might be necessary to assess the injury. A musculoskeletal ultrasound study or MRI can be used to evaluate whether there’s a tear in one of your muscles or tendons. Additional treatment may include corticosteroid injections. Although they can help ease pain for a while, in general, these injections are not effective long-term. Another newer treatment is platelet-rich plasma injections. The goal of this approach is to help heal tendon damage and promote the growth of new, healthy tissue. ELBOW continued on 384
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When pain lasts despite other treatments, more invasive approaches might be necessary. One option is called ultrasonic percutaneous tenotomy, or Tenex. In this procedure, under ultrasound guidance, a doctor inserts a needle into the damaged portion of the tendon. Ultrasonic energy vibrates the needle so swiftly that the damaged tissue liquefies and is suctioned away. If symptoms don’t improve after thorough use of other treatments, then surgery might be an option to remove the damaged tissue. Once your symptoms go away, take steps to prevent golfer’s elbow from returning. Use weight training to strengthen your forearm muscles, and do stretching exercises before you go golfing to help avoid injuries. If you use older golfing irons, consider upgrading to lighter graphite clubs to reduce stress and strain on your wrists. Don’t play through pain. If you notice
discomfort in your elbow or forearm, take a break. Finally, work on your golf form and swing. If you play frequently, ask a golf instructor to evaluate your form and correct any improper habits. Repeating a swing that has poor mechanics puts you at higher risk for another injury.
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HOW TO: Help kids get into golf Golf is a game of skill that can take years, if not decades, to master. Many golfers find their time on the golf course both rewarding and relaxing, even on those days when the fairways seem impossible to find. Though many players never swing a golf club until they reach adulthood, it’s never too early to hit the links. Some of the world’s most accomplished golfers, including fourtime Masters champion Tiger Woods, began playing as toddlers, and many think getting an early start can lead to a more successful game down the road. Getting kids into golf is a great way for parents to bond with their children while enjoying the great outdoors. Golf can also be used to teach kids humility, sportsmanship and the importance of hard work. Thanks to the often frustrating nature of golf, parents might find it somewhat challenging to instill a love of the game in their youngsters. There are ways, though to introduce kids to this wonderful game that kids might just play for the rest of their lives. • Focus on having fun. Few, if any, golfers could say with certainty that golf has never frustrated them. The challenge of golf may be its most appealing characteristic to older players, but young kids can be overwhelmed by the challenges golf presents. By focusing on having fun instead of perfecting techniques, parents can get kids to look forward to their time on the links. The more fun kids have, the more likely they will be to embrace the game and its many challenges. Don’t put pressure on youngsters as they develop their games, but encourage them through their struggles and reassure them that you faced the same obstacles when you started playing. • Hire an instructor with experience teaching children. Instructors with experience teaching children will understand the basics of the game and how learning those basics provides a great foundation for future enjoyment and success on the course. Instructors who have taught kids in the past also know that teaching youngsters the finer points of golf requires patience and encouragement. Ask a fellow parent or an employee at the club where you play to recommend an instructor for your child. Take advantage of any kids courses your club offers. • Buy the correct equipment. Even the best golfers are bound to struggle when using the wrong equipment. While it might be unwise to invest in especially expensive equipment for youngsters likely to grow out of it in a few months’ time, deals can be found on used kids equipment. Used kids equipment is typically subjected to less wear and tear than used equipment for adults, as kids tend to play less often and fewer holes than adults when they do play. Make sure to find correctly sized equipment that kids feel comfortable using. • Play some holes. Instructors may teach kids the differences between the types of clubs and how to swing and putt. Golf is most fun, though, when players are out on the links going from hole to hole. Instruction is important, but don’t forget to play a few holes with your child each week as well. Source: Metro Creative Graphics
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STERLING PARK DISTRICT
The Sterling Park District has something to offer everyone. Regardless of the season, we have ways for you and your family to create fun memories and stay in shape! DUIS CENTER: Swimming pool, diving boards, gymnastics center, fitness center, multipurpose room WESTWOOD: 200m indoor track, 60y indoor turf field, 6 indoor pickleball courts, 4 indoor tennis courts, 4 indoor racquetball/ wallyball courts, 8 indoor basketball/volleyball courts, 2 indoor batting cages, 1 INDOOR GOLF NET, CrossFit Unicus, an aerobics room featuring Wellbeats virtual fitness classes, and a fitness center encompassing over 12,000 square feet of free weights,pin and plate loaded weights,an Ab Zone,cardio theater with over 70 pieces of cardio equipment PARKS & TRAILS: 14 park sites (525 acres), 7 miles of bike paths, Rock River access via 2 boat ramps, 27-hole frisbee golf course, sledding hill, 5 lighted ball diamonds, skate park, 3 fishing ponds/areas, playgrounds, 8 outdoor tennis courts EMERALD HILL GOLF COURSE: 18-hole golf course, driving range and practice greens, banquet/reception tent DILLON HOME MUSEUM: Guided tours of the history property, Sterling/Rock Falls Historical Society
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